Tennessee Commemorates Feb. 22-28, 2026, as Engineers Week

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards proudly supports Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s gubernatorial proclamation commemorating February 22-28, 2026 as Engineers Week. 

“Licensed engineers and architects play an important role in supporting innovation and growth across Tennessee,” said Governor Bill Lee. “As Governor and an engineer by trade, I’m proud to recognize Engineers Week in Tennessee and celebrate the dedicated professionals who strengthen our economy by building homes and businesses across the state."

In Tennessee, the state Board of Examiners for Architects and Engineers set the standards and qualifications for the education, experience, and performance for architects, engineers, landscape architects, and interior designers. 

The Board of Examiners for Architects and Engineers is part of TDCI's Division of Regulatory Boards, which licenses and regulates over 357,000 Tennesseans in their professions and businesses through 26 regulatory programs including the Tennessee Real Estate Commission, Cosmetology & Barber Examiners Board, the Detection Services Licensing Program, the Board for Licensing Contractors, and more. 

“Tennessee’s licensed engineering professionals are helping build a strong, safe, and vibrant economy in Tennessee,” said TDCI Commissioner Carter Lawrence. “I wholeheartedly support Governor Lee’s proclamation of Engineers Week and commend the work of Tennessee’s licensed engineering professionals who are helping propel Tennessee forward.”

Today, Tennessee has over 23,000 design professionals who are licensed by the Board, including over 18,000 engineers, over 4,500 architects, and over 850 other licensed design professionals.

“I am immensely proud of the Board’s role in helping uphold the state’s licensing standards in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Tennesseans today and future generations in the decades ahead,” said Board Chairman Frank Wagster. 

Licensees can learn more about the Board of Examiners for Architects and Engineers at our website or by contacting the Board by phone at (615) 741-3221 or 800-256-5758 or via email at ce.aeboard@tn.gov. 

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